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History

Our Heritage

From turf science to autonomous course care.

Since 2004, Daejung Golf has grown from a specialized engineering firm into Korea’s leading golf course management group — uniting construction, research, distribution, and AI robotics.

Milestones

Two decades of evolution

Key milestones that shaped Daejung Golf.

2004 — 2009

Foundation & Licenses

Corporate founding and core construction licenses that established our operating base.

License

2004.07Daejung Golf Engineering Co., Ltd. incorporated
2004.09Landscape planting license acquired
2005.05Earthwork license acquired
2008.11Civil engineering license acquired
2009.10HQ relocated (278-4 Mokri, Dongtan-myeon, Hwaseong, Gyeonggi)
2009.11Landscape construction license acquired

2012 — 2014

Systems & Research Institute

ISO certifications, patents, and corporate research institute accreditation.

ResearchPatent

2012.02Headquarters expansion and relocation
2012.03Corporate research institute accreditation
2012.08ISO9001:2008 / ISO14001:2004 Quality Management System Certification
2012.08Patent No.10-1171943 (Green drainage and ventilation system)
2013.03Patent No.10-1269134 (Green aeration improvement device)
2013.09Management Innovation SME (MAIN-BIZ) Certification
2014.07KS Q ISO9001:2009/ISO9001:2008 Quality Management System Certification

2016 — 2018

Patents & Recognition

Technology patents, service marks, and public recognition for reliable growth.

Patent

2016.02Service mark registration No.41-0347722
2016.03Patent registration No.10-1609667 (Plant growth liquid supply device)
2016.12Faithful taxpayer commendation (Yongin Mayor) No.1178
2017.06Capital increase of ₩100M for Tree Hospital establishment
2017.08Forest business corporation established (Tree Hospital)
2018.03Faithful taxpayer certification (Yongin Mayor) No.2018-1807

2020

Group Scale

Affiliates, revenue, and workforce that define our national footprint.

Growth

2020.037 subsidiaries
2020.03₩55B annual revenue
2020.03600 full-time employees

2021

Flagship Operations

Full course management contracts for premium facilities.

Operations

2021.01Management contract started (Jeju Cyprus Golf & Resort)

2025 — 2026

AI & Scientific Innovation

Autonomous mowers, molecular diagnostics, and national testing institute designations.

AI RobotResearch

2025.07Patent application for pre-emergence herbicide for crabgrass
2025.08Re-designation as pesticide testing and research institution
2025.12Patent application for molecular diagnostic technology for turf disease
2026.03Utility model registration for DIO F-1
2026.06Designation as fertilizer testing and research institution

Overview

Our operating footprint

A nationwide network of managed courses, affiliates, and specialists supporting low-cost, high-quality golf course care.

About 30 golf courses under professional management
Seven affiliates delivering construction, research, and distribution

~30

Managed courses

Affiliates

600+

Employees

F-1 · R-1

AI mowers

What’s next

Building the next era of course care

From turf research to Dio autonomous robots, we continue investing in practical innovation for golf courses.

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